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Donation in the News

Looking for a source on organ and tissue donation in Arizona? Continuing the conversation on donation is one major way we encourage more people to register as organ and tissue donors. HOW WE TALK ABOUT IT matters too.

When reporting on donation stories, we encourage your word choice to reflect the generosity of Arizona donors and the gifts they offer others.  

Say
  • Donor
  • Recover
  • Ventilator, artificial support
  • Donations, gifts
  • Donation decision
Don’t Say
  • Cadaver, body
  • Harvest
  • Life support
  • (Body) parts
  • Wishes

FAQs

Visit our Facts on Donation page to avoid repeating any misconceptions
about organ and tissue donation and get a better idea of how it all really works.  

  • DNA is on the front lines of health care, saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation.  
  • DNA is a nonprofit organization that upholds the decisions of organ donors and their families to save lives.   
  • DNA receives notifications from hospitals to identify and evaluate potential donors. With authorization from a donor or their family, we start the lifesaving donation process. 
  • DNA collaborates with hospital partners and transplant centers to uphold the decisions of donor heroes and their loved ones.  
  • We support our donor families on their darkest days and after their loved ones’ donation.  
  • Organ donation in Arizona is safe and saves lives. Please be an Arizona donor hero. Register to save lives today at DonateLifeAZ.org.   

Media Contact

We’re here to help! For journalist inquiries, contact:

Nico Santos
Spokesperson
Supervisor, Community Engagement & Communications
602-222-2494
nsantos@dnaz.org

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